Adult Disability Care in Beaufort, SC: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Beaufort, SC: the local picture

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.7% in Beaufort County)

327

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

7.4%

of households have no vehicle (4.3% in Beaufort County)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Beaufort ZIP codes in their service area

About 844 Beaufort residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 9.7% in Beaufort County).

327 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

7.4% of Beaufort households have no vehicle (4.3% in Beaufort County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Beaufort compared with Beaufort County and South Carolina

Census figure	Beaufort	Beaufort County	South Carolina
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	9.7%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.3%	3.6%	4.2%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	4.3%	5.7%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	12%	8.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	25%	33%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	7.2%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,205	$83,920	—

Older residents in towns around Beaufort

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Burton, SC	2.5 mi	1,139	12%
Laurel Bay, SC	3.7 mi	271	24%
Port Royal, SC	7.2 mi	1,383	11%
Ridgeland, SC	12 mi	311	7.3%
Hilton Head Island, SC	19 mi	14,855	8.6%
Bluffton, SC	21 mi	8,154	6.1%

Home health agencies serving Beaufort

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Beaufort	Ladys Island, SC	3.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(843) 379-2320
Pruitthealth Home Health-Low Country	Bluffton, SC	11 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 872-0946
Aveanna Home Health	Hardeeville, SC	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 208-3660
Centerwell Home Health	Walterboro, SC	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(843) 542-9540
Enhabit Home Health Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	17 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(843) 837-4404

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaufort. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Beaufort

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,350 monthly median income of Beaufort households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Beaufort: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Beaufort?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,350 monthly median income of Beaufort households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers South Carolina.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Beaufort, SC